Nautilus Cup and Cover: Neptune, Tree Stem with Child and Animals

Object Name
Object Type
Category
Metalwork
Date
late 17th century (with later elements, probably 19th century)
Medium
nautilus shell, gilded silver
Credit Line
The Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Object Number
AGOID.29140
Location
AGO, Gallery 114 Thomson European, East Case
Overall (with lid): 29.6 x 11.4 x 19.5 cm (11 5/8 x 4 1/2 x 7 11/16 in.)
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